The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County met in regular session in full conformity with the law and resolution of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Third Floor, Courthouse, Boulder, Colorado, on Thursday, April 4, 2002.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:06 a.m. by Chair Mendez with the following present:

Jana L. Mendez, Chair

Paul Danish, Vice Chair

Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner

Public Hearing: Docket #SE-02-05 (Goebel/Hoover BLA); Subdivision Exemption for a Boundary Line Adjustment that would add approximately 1.2 acres to a 5.05-acre parcel (located at 2440 Big Owl Road/CR 82, north of Meeker Park on the north side of Big Owl Road, in Section 2, T3N, R73W): (9:06 – 9:10)(0005, Tape No. 13/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.

Presenters: Greg Oxenfeld, Land Use

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

Commissioner Danish moved to approve Docket #SE-02-05 (Goebel/Hoover BLA); Subdivision Exemption for a Boundary Line Adjustment, in accordance with staff recommendations, and commitments of record by applicant. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0083)

11:30 a.m.

Public Hearing: Docket #SE-02-06 (Mud Lake/Guercio/Boulder County BLA); Subdivision Exemption for a Boundary Line Adjustment to transfer approximately 3.664 acres of land to James Guercio and to transfer approximately 5.887 acres of land to Boulder County (located off CR 126, north of Nederland, in Section 12, T1S, R73W): (11:33 – 11:41) (0404, Tape No. 13/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.

Presenters: Kim Sanchez, Land Use Department

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

Commissioner Danish moved to approve Docket #SE-02-06 (Mud Lake/Guercio/Boulder County BLA): in accordance with staff recommendations and conditions including the condition that the adjusted area of land shall not be used for building or setback purposes. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0572)

(2:04 – 2:36) (0586, Tape No. 13/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.

Presenters: Greg Oxenfeld, Land Use

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

Speakers: Bruce Newman, Applicant

Shane DeRolf, Applicant

John Hoffman, Hoffman and Associates

Ed Raines, 439 Ranch Road

Jackie Dow

B. Olsen, L. Rose LLC

Peter Dow

Jeff Combelic

Commissioner Danish moved to approve Docket #LU-02-02 (Newman/DeRolf LU) in accordance with staff recommendations and with the condition that final alignment of the proposed driveway shall preserve the aspen grove and large pine trees on site. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1328)

3:00 p.m.

Land Use Department:

Presentation of the Zucker Systems evaluation of Land Use Department customer service. This survey was seven months in the making and includes 184 recommendations. (3:00 – 3:22) (1335, Tape No. 13/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Presenters: Graham Billingsley, Land Use Department

The Board of Commissioners received the Zucker Systems evaluation of Land Use Department customer service and agreed to work in concert with the Land Use Department in order to best implement the recommendations presented.

10:00 a.m.

BUSINESS MEETING

(10:34 – 11:46) (0090, Tape No. 13/DAT counter mode)

1. Docket #SPR-01-170 (Tepper Addition); Site Plan Review for the construction of a 4,065 sq.ft. addition to an existing 4,382 sq.ft. residence, of which 63 sq.ft. will be demolished (above grade=3,455 sq. ft./below grade=610 sq.ft./finished floor area=3,624 sq.ft.) (located at 3840 Spring Valley Road, Lots 3 & 4 of Spring Valley Estates, in Section 13, T1N, R71W) (Tabled from 2/12/02 & 2/28/02).

Commissioner Danish moved to table Item No. 1 indefinitely. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0092)

2. Application for use of the Courthouse Lawn from the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center for an educational rally Monday, April 8^th (11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

Item No. 2 was noted for the record.

3. County Attorney’s Office:

a. Resolution 2002-32, conditionally approving Docket # EP-02-01 (Big Elk Meadows/O’Neill Exemption Plat);

b. Mechanics Lien Letter (Longmont Emergency Unit purchase).

4. Open Space documents:

a. Mechanics Lien Letter, Certification of Representations and Warranties, Special Warranty Deed, Grading & Landscaping Easement, Restrictive Covenant, Division of Land Letters (2), Notice of Property Restrictions/Lot 1, Amendment to Inter-governmental Agreement, Amendment to Conservation Easement/Broomfield, Amendment to Conservation Easement/ Louisville (Avista Exchange);

b. Mechanics Lien Letter, Notice of Property Restrictions, Purchase Agreement and Division of Land, Covenant Concerning Mining (Kraft property).

5. Budget Office -- 2002 contracts with non-profits:

a. Volunteer Connection ($85,050);

b. Mental Health Center ($1,229,170);

c. YWCA of Boulder County ($102,103);

d. Boulder County Safehouse ($115,202);

e. Bal Swan Children’s Center ($2,500);

f. People’s Clinic ($235,866);

g. Hospice of Boulder County ($8,925);

h. Columbine Family Health Center ($12,664);

i. Boulder County AIDS Project ($38,441);

j. Radio Reading Service ($17,850);

k. Clinica Campesina ($120,801);

l. I Have A Dream Foundation ($3,191);

m. The Inn Between ($32,000);

n. Family Learning Center ($29,863);

o. Voices for Children ($18,173);

p. Developmental Disabilities ($931,612);

q. Alternatives for Youth ($53,000);

r. Plan de Salud del Valle ($102,100);

s. OUR Center ($88,136 plus one-time payment of $10,000).

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 3 through 5. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0099)

Commissioners Matters:

6. Personnel Actions:

Presenter: Joe Heard, Human Resources

The Board received February and March hire above entry reports.

7. Budget Office: 2002 Budget Supplemental Request for Parks and Open Space Department - General Administration ($3,630,000).

Presenter: Margaret Parish, Budget Office

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 7. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, abstained. Motion carried 2-0. (0122)

8. Petitions for Abatement or Refund of taxes recommended for approval by the Assessor:

a. Ancho de Banda LLC, ID #146299 ($10,489.94);

b. Ancho de Banda LLC, ID #53342 ($6,080.56);

c. Leasetec Corporation, ID #0287667 ($1,319.64);

d. Richmond American Homes, ID #0125639 ($7,726.58);

e. High Country Millwork, ID #0203222 ($1,102.84);

f. Dave Campbell, ID #0122997-01 ($6,143.05);

g. Nancy B. Sisk, ID #0118236 ($4,066.88);

h. Joseph Marnich & Nancy Sisk, ID #0118235 ($4,707.22).

Presenters: Rob Gunning, Assistant County Attorney

Sam Forsyth, Chief Deputy Assessor

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 8. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (184)

9. Petitions for Abatement or Refund of Taxes recommended for partial approval by the Assessor:

a. Rudy & Sarah Ann Wright, ID #0093711-01 ($6,830.96);

b. John Weisbarth, ID #0123002-01 ($5,013.14);

c. Randy Green, ID #0122998 & #0123001 ($3,246.04);

d. Rex Walker, ID #0122999-01 ($8,168.15);

e. Will Barclay, ID #0123000 ($3,071.52).

Presenters: Rob Gunning, Assistant County Attorney

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 9. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (215)

Board of Social Services Matters:

The Board of Commissioners convened as the Board of Social Services for the purpose of considering the following item No. 10, after which the Board reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.

10. Social Services Department: Amendment to the training services contract with Workforce Boulder County, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $861,524.

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 10. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0224)

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:

11. Parks and Open Space Department: Resolution 2002-31, official area closures.

Presenter: Therese Glowacki, Parks and Open Space Department

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 11. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0310)

12. Assessor’s Office: Award of RFP #4229-01, Tax Notice and Notice of Valuation Printing, to Direct Mail Services and National Graphics of Denver.

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 12. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0316)

13. Information Technology Division: Request for sole-source bid waiver to purchase software maintenance and support from Eagle Computer Systems ($75,618).

Presenter: Mike Harlan, Information Technology Division Manager

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 13. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0347)

Administrative Matters:

14. Scheduling and Communications.

None.

15. Sheriff’s Department: Request for letter of commendation recognizing Detective Carolyn Robert’s twenty-six years of dedicated service.

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 15. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (347)

16. Parks and Open Space: Carlson House, request to authorize counterproposal of $195,000 for property and to establish a new listing agreement between the County and Nancy Dayton.

Presenter: Mel Stonebraker, Parks and Open Space Department

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 16. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (0374)

17. Parks and Open Space: Additional document to 4a (Exchange Agreement and Division of Land).

Presenter: Emy Brawley, Parks and Open Space Department

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 17. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (383)

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 3:22 p.m.

Deputy Clerk to the Board

[Note: All documents referred to in these Minutes of Commissioners’ Proceedings are on file and may be reviewed in the Office of the Boulder County Commissioners.]